Authorities report that 56 cholera cases have been recorded since the outbreak began in the Kasoa area, where initial cases numbered around five.
Currently, 46 patients are hospitalized and responding well to treatment, while the death toll remains at five, as reported last week. Of the total cases, 15 involve residents of Kasoa, with the remaining cases originating from nearby districts such as Gomoa East and Ga South.
Following a stakeholder meeting in Kasoa on Monday, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye, outlined a comprehensive plan to ensure effective treatment and limit the spread of the disease, particularly within healthcare facilities.
He noted an improvement in the situation in the Ada area, where the outbreak initially started.
Dr. Aboagye also advised regional health departments to remain vigilant and implement preventive measures.
He urged the public to maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation, emphasizing practices such as frequent hand washing and ensuring that schools, workplaces, and marketplaces provide access to clean water and handwashing facilities.
“Let’s make sure we keep a sanitary environment around us, washing our hands regularly as we did during COVID. Schools, workplaces, and marketplaces should all prioritize cleanliness, so that even if someone contracts cholera, it doesn’t spread,” he stated.
Source: Richard Nana Appiah Kubi/Ahotoronline.com
